Watch: Ezekiel Elliott extends Ohio State's lead in second half

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a nine-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter of Monday night's College Football Playoff championship.

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a nine-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter of Monday night's College Football Playoff championship. 

Elliott's score gave the Buckeyes a 28-20 lead.

Elliott ran two yards for another touchdown early in the fourth quarter to put Ohio State up 35-20. That marked the sophomore's third score of the game, after he rushed for a 33-yard score in the first quarter.

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